a permanent deal. Brescia (loan) On 2 September 2019, on the last day of the summer transfer window, Matri joined newly promoted club Brescia on a single-season loan with the option for a second. On 31 January 2020, his loan to Brescia was terminated by mutual consent; he was then released by Sassuolo. Retirement On 6 May 2020, Matri announced his retirement from football. International career Matri earned his first call up for the Italian national team for a friendly match against Germany that took place on 9 February 2011. On 29 March 2011, he made his international debut in the friendly game against Ukraine played in Kyiv, under manager Cesare Prandelli, coming on as a substitute for Giuseppe Rossi in the 61st minute, and subsequently scoring his first goal for Italy in the 81st minute, from a Sebastian Giovinco assist, in a match which Italy won 2–0. Style of play Matri is a dynamic, mobile, hardworking and opportunistic right-footed forward, with a good positional sense, good movement off the ball, and an eye for goal. Although he is primarily deployed as a centre-forward, he is also capable of playing on the wing, or even off another striker, in a more creative role, on occasion, due to his unselfish team-play, as well as his ability to drop deep, link-up with midfielders, and create space for his teammates. As a striker, he is primarily known for his ability to time his attacking runs, and play with his back to goal, as well as his defensive contribution and willingness to press opponents off the ball. He also possesses reliable technique, and an accurate shot, whilst his physical attributes enable him to be effective in the air. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Italy's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Matri goal. Honours Juventus Serie A: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 Coppa Italia: 2014–15 Supercoppa Italiana: 2012, 2013 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2014–15 References External links Profile at La Gazzetta dello Sport Profile at Football.it 1984 births Living people Italian footballers Italy international footballers A.C. Milan players A.C. Prato players F.C. Lumezzane V.G.Z. A.S.D. players Rimini F.C. 1912 players Cagliari Calcio players Juventus F.C. players ACF Fiorentina players Genoa C.F.C. players S.S. Lazio players U.S. Sassuolo Calcio players Brescia Calcio players Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Association football forwards Sportspeople from the Province of Lodi A.S.D.